US Bridges

Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 0.2 Miles from Little Ton · Structure no. 3100011P0000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLittle Tonoloway a
CrossesC&o Canal
Location0.2 Miles from Little Ton
RouteFederal Lands Road 207
Coordinates39.69825, -78.18281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2007)
Projected traffic79 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Little Tonoloway a over C&o Canal?

It is owned by the National Park Service.